Easy to setup and easy to use

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Billyboy

3 months ago

Being new to bait casting I spent quite a bit of time researching a number of different reels before deciding on this one. So glad I did as it was very easy to set up and use after some backyard practice. Watching a number of how to videos on YouTube was very helpful and I highly recommend newbys to do so

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scwillie1

6 months ago

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

scwillie1

6 months ago

I think the Revo SX is the best reel on the market. Their price makes it a true nobrainer. I have one MGXtreme and four Revo SX's. The MGXtreme is a little lighter and cast a tad better but the difference is some little that I often have to look down to see which one is in my hands being used.

ROUND REELS ARE ALL I USE

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Kayak Basser

3 months ago

I have been useing c3 c4 and record reels for over 30 years. They are great durable and depedable reels . Very well built and the best part for me is the line guide moving when you cast, you get better and longer casts and better line lay. They work great with either mono or braid. And the 4601 is a great crank bait reel the perfect gear ratio for crankbaits and slow rolling spinnerbaits. I use them for bass, pike, catfish , muskie and have never had a problem with them. I tried a revo sx and
... didn't like it at all its going on craigs list can cast just as far with my c3 4601 or my c4 4601 and 5601.

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Bigggg Al

2 years ago

NOTHING ELSE EVEN COMPETES FOR #1!

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Bigggg Al

2 years ago

I HAVE BEEN USING AMBASSSADEUR C3 (SWEDISH MADE) ROUND REELS & THEIR PREDECESSORS SINCE 1959. NO OTHER REEL LINE CAN EVEN COMPETE WITH THESE REELS! YES, SOME MAY BE "SMOOTHER", SOME MAY BE MORE RUGGED (HARD TO DO) AND SOME ARE LESS EXPENSIVE. DAY IN & DAY OUT THESE REELS ARE THE WORKHORSES OF THE FISHING REEL WORLD. GIVEN PROPER MAINTENANCE, THEY LAST A LIFETIME AND MORE. YES, I RETIRED THE 1958 MODEL 5000 MY UNCLE GAVE ME IN 1959, BUT IT STILL WORKS AS WELL AS IT DID THE DAY HE GAVE IT TO ME.
... CANNOT TRUTHFULLY SAY THAT ABOUT ANY OTHER REELS EVER PRODUCED!

Great feel and it's smooooth

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Ozzy70

3 months ago

I have had a few promax baitcasters for a couple years and have been very happy with them. I came across the chance to buy one of these for a great deal so I jumped at the chance. The alloy frame and smooth bearings give this revo a great, quality feel. It casts great and is very smooth and strong. The 20lb drag is a bonus. A lot of more expensive reels don't have a drag that strong.
I've owned it for a couple weeks and have fished with it 6 times. So far I really like it a lot.

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Blackhawk83

3 months ago

Another great product from Abu Garcia

This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.

Blackhawk83

3 months ago

While not really a high end reel by today's standards this one excels in all areas. Would have given it 5 stars but the centrifugal drag is a little cumbersome to operate/adjust and can be frustrating until you get used to it.

Awesome!!!

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Mr Abu Garcia

2 months ago

This thing is overpowered. I use it for monster carp fishing and big 30 inch wiper fishing. I can't wait to take it to blue mesa!!! This thing is solid gold to me. I need a new rod for it, and I can't find a rod strong enough for it

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Mrmojorisin

2 months ago

The reel facts

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Mrmojorisin

2 months ago

I bought my first abu garcia 9 years ago and it still is going strong. It has everything I look for in a reel a good drag a bait alert left handed and reliable. Could not want a better product for the price

Purely.. The BEST!

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

JBriggs

5 months ago

I have 3 of these reels either on the deck or in my rod locker at all times and use them for the following applications; Medium Diving Crankbaits, Deep Diving Crankbaits, Small (Lighter than 3oz) Soft Plastic & Hard Swimbaits. The features are great, utilizing the same frame/chassis dimensions as all of my other reels (REVOs) keeps my hands comfortable all day with the same familiar throughout.

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bassnjones

2 years ago

Reliable reels in all conditions!

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

bassnjones

2 years ago

When you open my rod locker you will see a box loaded with Veritas rods, paired wit STX reels, and Winch reels. I rely on all of my rods and reels to get me through each weekend tournament I fish, and they never let me down. These are the smoothest casting reels and the most reliable, sensitive rods I have owned. My personal favorite is the Winch. I use this reel for cranking and chunking the umbrella rig. The smoothness and ease of casting is so perfect. I would not change for anything else out
... there. Abu for life!

PT Accurist

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

rschfish

5 months ago

for the guys that say it unspools ....you have to set the brake on the inside cover on left side it goes from 0-6 set it at 3 and give it another try .....i had same problem and was just adjusting the brake on the outside

BassHunter70

1 year ago

Wouldn't expect anything less

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

BassHunter70

1 year ago

This reel is great. I love the magnetic and centrifugal brakes. I can seriously cast this thing forever - it goes far!! I'm an Abu Garcia guy but, this reel impressed me so much, I bought a second one. I've caught plenty of bass with this and it holds big fish well when dragging.

great reel but received a used product

Great bang for the buck!!!

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Elliott0678

4 weeks ago

I have 2 conceptions in 8.1 retrieve and love them. One spooled with braid and the other with flouro. So smooth, cast great, easy brake adjustment, smooth drag, and so on. Don't even fish my revo anymore. If your looking for the best $100 reel out there, this is it, hands down!

So Far So Good

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

The Grinch

2 years ago

I bought this during the Black Friday deals and combined it with a blackout rod. I have not had a single issue with this reel. drag and the brake setting are great. hardly any backlashes with this reel. *you will always have backlashes with a baitcaster no matter how good you are. Great price as well.

TrueOtter

1 month ago

Smooth. Quiet.

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

TrueOtter

1 month ago

This reel has landed everything I've battled. No give and a quick retrieval. More than satisfied.

Chronarch Ci4+

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Juan832

3 years ago

My favorite set ups on the boat. Got the 7:2.1 on a Mojo Heavy rod for flipping and punching and 6:2.1 on Mojo MH rod for spinners and etc. Cant believe how smooth and powerful these reels are. Only con I can find is the side plate on the break side. It comes off and can pop off if not careful. Other than that its awesome. But the reality is once you adjust them you never have to mess with it. Because it has a dial on the side to adjust the break setting.

houston713

3 years ago

good reel

This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.

houston713

3 years ago

good reel for freshwater. saltwater i wouldn't recommend. some people have been unfortunate with spool corrosion. maybe shimano have fixed this problem. take care of your reels. spray and wipe down is all you need and service it maybe once a year and your reels will last a lifetime.

first real broke. second ok so far

This reviewer rated product 3 out of 5 stars.

plb38801

3 months ago

have had 2 of these. first one lasted 2 days of fishing and the gears stripped out. returned it and got a replacement and so far over about 3 weeks has been fine. not sure if i got a dud or if this is a poor quality real. but while it is working i like it.

Amazing reel

Can't beat the price

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Jetter

6 months ago

This is a great deal. I was kind of skeptical with the break sistem but trust me. There's no way of getting backlash with this reel. Smoth operation as well. Shimano made a good quality reel for a reasonable price.

Great purchase!

Great Reel

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

bassslayer

5 years ago

I've been an inshore fresh and salt water angler for 20+ yrs now and this has been one of the best reels for both waters that I've owned. I currently have 4 of these reels and it gets the nickname "The Tractor" because it doesn't matter what fish is on the end whether it be a 2-3lb bass or a 10-15lb red, its going to keep pulling until that fish is landed. This is one of the rare situations where you get a lot more reel than than what the price tag shows.

Bamaman55

4 years ago

Really nice reel .

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Bamaman55

4 years ago

This is a really nice reel. It is easy to throw and smooth in operation. It is a little pricey but well worth the money.

One of the best!

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Hoonfish

3 months ago

I have had this reel for a while now and use it every weekend. Fast retrieve and mega drag to bring in the big girls! If you haven't tried 13 Fishing reels yet, what are you waiting for. One of the best period!

TX edition

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Rusty Hook

3 months ago

Bought it about a month ago. I haven't had time to use it because of work. already have Concept C and if my Texas Edition fishes anything like my C I'll be cathing and looking good too! Well worth the money and Academy had them on sale too beat. M

morfar1

4 months ago

The smoothest reel I've ever had, so far.

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

morfar1

4 months ago

This reel is light, strong,smooth & the drag is as good as they come. I needed a great reel for my new custom Rod. The C6.6 is the perfect compliment to a handmade bass Rod. And, as usual, Academy delivered quickly & for free. Another winner!

great reel small problem

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

simple fisherman

6 months ago

when spooling reel make sure and tie it around spool if you just stick line in a hole in spool it will work it's way out the end of spool and get into brake tabs and cause it to hang up. Other than me being lazy the reel is excellent. It measures up to my curado 50e

Eatsleepfish

7 months ago

Curado is back

This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.

Eatsleepfish

7 months ago

Awesome little reel with plenty power. The new brakes are very controlled and cast far, light or heavy baits does not matter. Best Curado since the E series.